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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
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'Vile on every level': Former Trump allies push back against Trump's threats to Iran
Time's ticking, with Donald Trump threatening the end of Iran if a deal isn't reached in the next few hours. The US President's giving Tehran until midday before...
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Pollies: Has the global 'rules-based order' collapsed?
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week thus far. They discussed...
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THE RE-WRAP: Doctor, We're In Trouble
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Can the RBNZ Save Us?/We Definitely Don't Do Polls/There Is No Oil Shortage/Diesel,...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 8th of April, the world waits for Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to pass to see if "a whole civilisation...
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Recouping taxpayer costs: Govt's 'Temu tax' comes into effect
New Zealand's new 'Temu tax' is officially in play. All low-value goods worth less than $1000 dollars coming into the country as commercial freight are being charged...
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Reserve Bank expected to take long-term view of inflation when announcing OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to take a long-term view on inflation when it sets interest rates today. Economists expect the central bank to play it safe and keep...
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Winston Peters hopeful 'sanity will prevail' as Trump threatens to destroy Iran
Winston Peters is optimistic Iran will change for the better more quickly than people think. The Foreign Minister's concluded talks with US Secretary of State...
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"Extreme volatility": Diesel soars past $4 a litre in 'brutal' price escalation
Diesel is soaring past four dollars a litre. Z has issued a national price advisory for commercial customers showing the price of diesel jumping 55 cents a litre,...
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US military members concerned for their safety amid Trump's 'disconcerting' threats - former General
Iranians are forming human chains around the country's power plants as Donald Trump warns a whole civilisation will die tonight. The US President's given Tehran...
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"Mixed bag": Weaker dollar sees commodity prices hit record high in March
A weaker dollar's helping commodity prices. ANZ’s Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, rising 6.4% as the dollar weakened 2.8%. Global prices rose...
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Mike's Minute: Trump's way or the UN way
So what is the alternative to what Trump has done in Iran? The answer was discussed at a meeting over the weekend. The British appeared to host it. 40 countries...
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Hungary's PM on 'the back foot' as polls suggest he'll lose his seat
The European Union’s longest serving leader is at risk of losing his seat. Viktor Orbán has been Hungary’s Prime Minister for 16 years, but opinion polls suggest...
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THE RE-WRAP: If Not This, Then What?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Terrible Plan. But at Least it's a Plan/Retail Therapy/Maybe Next Year?
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 7th of April, Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire with the US and Iran, while Trump says a 45-day...
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ComBox: Super Rugby schedules, NRL, and Supercars
Returning after Easter, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap this weekend's sporting news. On today's agenda: The long weekend's light Super...
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"Strategically it made sense": Super Rugby Pacific Chair defends light Easter match schedule
Super Rugby Pacific's decision to stage three rather than five competition matches over Easter has been justified by the powers-that-be. Chair Kevin Malloy has...
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"Sick of seeing road cones": Queenstown optimistic as cable car project enters fast-track process
Queenstown's proposed cable car network could open as early as 2029 if fast track approval's granted. The network would link the town centre with the airport,...
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Hostilities between US, Iran unlikely to ease 'anytime soon', former Marine says
Donald Trump's still threatening to completely destroy Iran as his revised deadline for a deal inches closer. The President's demanding Tehran lift its blockade...
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"Not life and death": Prime Minister urges Kiwis to stay calm amid fuel fears
The Prime Minister's urging Kiwis to "keep calm and carry on" amid rising anxiety about fuel prices and the conflict in the Middle East. Latest official figures...
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"Much more pressure": Defence Force ramps up combat training amid growing security risks
The army is ramping up combat training amid growing Indo-Pacific security risks. Senior commanders say the pressure on our defence forces is greater than at any...
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Mike's Minute: I can help Steve Abel
I can help Steve Abel. Steve is the Green's agriculture bloke and he wants an urgent inquiry into the Wattie’s and Heinz mess in Hawkes Bay. He is wasting his...
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Mark the Week: Kieran McAnulty is bringing the modern world to Easter
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Pakistan: 6/10 Mystery of the week. Did...
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Mike's Minute: Could this be the beginning of the end of the war?
It’s a bit early given it's a short week, but at four and a half-ish weeks into Operation Epic Fury, there's a reason to be depressed and a reason to be hopeful. To...
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Wrapping the Week: 75 Hard and Baileys
Easter is cutting this week short, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking today to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed 75 Hard, the collapse of...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don Keeps Getting it Wrong
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Perhaps He Should Quit While He's Behind?/Mark the Week/Reshuffled for the Long Weekend/Things...
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Why is Labour so hesitant to support the India Free Trade Agreement?
Questions around Indian students and family of visa holders are still roadblocks to Labour supporting a trade deal with India. New Zealand First's left its coalition...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2nd of April, former US Navy Senior Chief Malcolm Nance delves into Operation Epic Fury so far. Damien...
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"Served its purpose": Crusaders set to bid farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium
An end of an era for the Crusaders as they say farewell tonight in their final Super Rugby game at Apollo Projects Stadium. The venue was constructed as a temporary...
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Hospo sector 'really pleased' as Parliament passes bill easing Easter alcohol sale restrictions
Bars and pubs are waving goodbye to tricky holiday alcohol restrictions, with a bill to loosen them passing its final reading last night. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty's...
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White House threw historical learnings 'out the window' when attacking Iran - analyst
A scathing indictment of the US. The war on Iran has entered a second month as the US and Israel continue to bomb Iran, and Iran fires back at Gulf states. US...
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'Lack of clarity': Govt launches inquiry into Fire and Emergency fleet issues
A win for striking firefighters, with confirmation of an inquiry into the national fleet. Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee has launched...
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"Intermediate step": Artemis II moon mission set to lay groundwork for Mars exploration
There are hopes a successful launch to the Moon today will lay the groundwork for future Mars missions. Artemis II's launch window begins at around midday New Zealand...
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Mike's Minute: The Govt's housing vision – a school project gone wrong
The Auckland housing number and the Government's housing vision now looks like a school project gone wrong. Chris Bishop, by anyone's standards, is a competent,...
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Pollies: "He's got the balance right" - Mark Mitchell defends Auckland housing intensification plan
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week thus far. They discussed...
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"Really straightforward": Trade Minister brushes off Labour's concerns over India FTA
The Trade Minister doesn’t see anything material in Labour’s concerns over the India Free Trade Agreement. New Zealand First's shunned the deal, leaving its coalition...
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THE RE-WRAP: Demand, Supply, Wars, Etc...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Oh, and it Applies to Diesel Too/Why Is Auckland So Intense?/Dude, Where's My Frozens?/Fun...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1st of April, criminal defence lawyer Nigel Hampton KC discusses the quashing of David Tamihere’s double...
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"Multi-year investments": Tech sector seeks bipartisan support amid growth concerns
A new report highlights a need for bipartisan support for New Zealand’s tech sector. It’s currently our fastest growing sector, outstripping meat, wine, and wood...
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Trump reportedly willing to end war even if Hormuz remains largely shut down
Several Trump aides have reportedly told the Wall Street Journal the US President is privately suggesting he’s willing to end the war in Iran, even if the Strait...
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"Wrongly directed" from the beginning: Criticism as Govt waters down Auckland housing intensification plan again
An urban planning specialist believes Auckland's density plan is far too important to meddle with. The Government again revised the super-city's plan yesterday...
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Steps taken to mend rift as Winston Peters meets with Cook Islands PM
A Pacific security expert says the Foreign Minister's visit to the Cook Islands today follows hard work to repair relations. Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister...
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"Fundamental" errors see David Tamihere's double murder convictions quashed
A criminal defence lawyer believes the quashing of David Tamihere's convictions unveils major errors. The Supreme Court's scrapped his double murder convictions...
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Mike's Minute: NZ look like the adults in the room re our fuel response
From our "don’t waste a crisis" file, is it possible this Government's handling thus far of oil events might well see them rewarded with an increased level of support...
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"What am I gonna wait for?": Matt Lambert on his return to NZ's hospitality scene, arrival of Michelin Stars
Auspicious timing with one of New Zealand’s best chefs returning to our shores as excitement around Michelin Stars continues to build. One of only two Kiwi chefs...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 31st of March, new economic forecasts have been released amid the uncertainty of the war. Deputy Prime...
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Businesses urged to plan for contingencies amid Middle East uncertainty
With so much uncertainty in the Middle East, people should focus on preparing for different scenarios that could affect their businesses, ASB chief economist Nick...
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Thwarted bomb attack in Paris believed to be linked to pro-Iran group
French intelligence services believe an attempt to plant a bomb outside the Bank of America in Paris is linked to a pro-Iran group, Europe correspondent Catherine...
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"Predicting this for the last 15 years": NZ facing 'tsunami' of kidney disease, lack of treatment funding
There are concerns poor planning has contributed to the tsunami of demand on kidney disease treatment. Hospitals across New Zealand are struggling to keep up with...
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THE RE-WRAP: Got Fuel?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) These Are Not the Sourdough Times of the Past
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Fuel suppliers will be 'substantially punished' if they don't keep their word - Shane Jones
New Zealand’s fuel suppliers will be “substantially punished” legally and financially if they don’t live up to their word in supplying fuel, Associate Energy Minister...
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Effects of Middle East conflict yet to flow through to labour market
Economic headwinds coming out of the Middle East could set back the labour market. The number of filled jobs across the country lifted 0.3% from January to February. But...
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'Mature up': Seymour tells Labour to put country's best interests first and support India FTA
Labour's support for an India Free Trade Agreement remains tentative as it digs through the details. Leader Chris Hipkins has written to Trade Minister Todd McClay...
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THE RE-WRAP: Electric Regret
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Nothing Costs More Than Keeping Up with Tech/Wartime Pricing/Wartime Timing/Hipkins' Little...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of March, apparently red tape could be getting in the way of solving our fuel issues so Simon...
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Mike's Minute: How awesome is Christchurch?
Christchurch is so awesome. I told the room that on Friday. It was a fun hour with a bunch of Christchurch businesses and a panel of local experts and, basically,...
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Luxon says Taranaki LNG terminal will only continue if it's 'good business'
Chris Luxon says the Government's proposed LNG important terminal in Taranaki will only proceed if it makes commercial sense. A procurement process was announced...
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'Successful Initiative': Mount Albert Grammar Headmaster discusses phone ban
The Education Review Office has said schools need to get tougher on enforcing phone bans. Research found that only 50% of students are following the rules, a number...
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'Getting tough': Diesel prices soar, reaching same price as 91
A surge in prices at the pump is seeing demand for fuel soften - among those with capacity to limit use. As of March 22nd, there were about 49 days of petrol and...
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'Keep New Zealand Going': Minerals Council CEO supports NZ First's mining policy
The latest New Zealand First policy will see 50% of the royalties from mines returned to the region where the mine's located. Under the policy, the role of government...
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Mike's Minute: Here's the problem with the Reserve Bank economists
The problem with people like Paul Conway, who is the Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank, is they “know” some stuff. They sound good in a speech, but their record...
